create hd image help - Help

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I'm a new linux user, using Knoppix until I get more comfortable with the
command interface. I read that the Linux command "dd" can be used to create
an image of a drive. Is this an alternative to ...

create hd image help

Hello there!
I'm a new linux user, using Knoppix until I get more comfortable with the
command interface. I read that the Linux command "dd" can be used to create
an image of a drive. Is this an alternative to Norton Ghost? I have a hd
with windows on it and I would like to create an exact copy for backup
(there are some programs in there that I don't have the CDs anymore). I
would appreciate some help on how to do that. I searched the web but I
couldn't find any step to step tutorial.
Thanks in advance.
Ciao
Vincenzo